# 2007 Mazda Mazda5 - Tranny Growl When Coasting

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-tranny-growl-when-coasting/152356>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [November 8, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-tranny-growl-when-coasting/152356 "2019-11-08T01:43:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ecurb14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Ecurb14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ecurb14)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-tranny-growl-when-coasting/152356/1 "2019-11-08T01:43:16Z")

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There’s a slight how Long sound from trans. It’s automatic, with bout 130k.  
Only used synthetic trans fluid since 80k…Mazda spec.  
Trans shifts fine. Can manual downshifting be a factor.  
My mechanic feels it’s ok.  
But I (the only full time driver), can hear this slight growl…especially when coasting (level ground) to a traffic light.  
Apply gas, sound disappears

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-tranny-growl-when-coasting/152356/2 "2019-11-08T04:52:45Z")

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Growling sounds are often caused by wheel bearings on the fritz. Whining sounds could be from the trans though, either the gears or more likely the differential. This is a front wheel drive, right? Trans fluid level correct, right?